December 16, 2025, opinions

Unpublished decisions

  • U.S. v. Castillo-Zamudio, 25-10648, appeal from N.D. Tex.
    • per curiam (Dennis, Engelhardt, Wilson) (no oral argument), criminal, sentencing
    • Affirming conviction and sentence for illegal reentry.
  • Dillard v. Davis, 22-10791, appeal from N.D. Tex.
    • per curiam (King, Stewart, Higginson) (oral argument), qualified immunity, Heck bar, appellate jurisdiction, prisoner suit
    • Dismissing Texas state inmate’s appeal of partial grant of summary judgment, for untimeliness of his notice of appeal; affirming holding that plaintiff’s claims not barred by Heck; affirming denial of qualified immunity as to prison-discipline hearing due process and retaliation claims; dismissing for lack of appellate jurisdiction appeal of denial of qualified immunity on conditions of confinement claims.
  • U.S. v. Sereal, 25-30081, appeal from W.D. La.
    • per curiam (Smith, Higginson, Wilson) (no oral argument), criminal, sentencing
    • Affirming denial of motion for resentencing.
  • Manning v. Federal Government of the U.S., 25-50440, appeal from W.D. Tex.
    • per curiam (Southwick, Duncan, Engelhardt) (no oral argument), prisoner suit, appellate jurisdiction
    • Dismissing for untimely notice of appeal an appeal of dismissal of former Texas state inmate’s claims.